Lifestyle

Folarin’s Wife: Ajimobi Calls for Prayers for Ibadan Indigenes, Oyo State

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Idris Bolaji Abiola-Ajimobi on Saturday said the death of the wife of the senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Angela Folarin calls for prayers for Ibadanland, Oyo State and Nigeria.

Idris Ajimobi has condoled with the immediate family of the late legal practitioner, particularly her husband and the entire Ibadanland.

In a statement he personally signed in Lagos, he said, “though Aunty Angela Folarin died at the time her husband needs her support, I’m urging Senator Teslim Folarin to consider and accept the death as the will of God”.

He said; “Madam Angela was a great wife of Ibadanland. Her death came at the time her husband needs her support. I know her to be a good wife, a caring and dear sister”.

“I, therefore, ask the teeming indigenes of Ibadanland and Oyo State as a whole to devote time for prayers for the state. Recently we lost a former governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewunmi, a Senior Chief of Ibadanland and many other prominent people of the state.”

“I condole with my uncle, Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin on the demise of his wife. I pray God in His infinite mercies to comfort him and the family of the late wife.”

Signed: Idris Bolaji Abiola-Ajimobi

Culture

Ogbomoso Council of Obas Pays Late Olubadan’s Family Condolence Visit

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The Council of Obas in Ogbomoso land has commiserated with Ibadanland on the passage of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

This followed a courtesy visit to the Olubadan’s palace at Popo Yemoja by the Ogbomoso traditional rulers.

Speaking on behalf of the council, the Abese of Ogbomoso Land, Chief Kasali Oladipo said the ascension of the late Olubadan was a colossal loss to the entire Oyo State.

He noted that Oba Adetunji’s contributions to Ibadan and the state could not be quantified.

Chief Oladipo prayed Allah to grant the late Olubadan Al Jannah Firdaus.

Funmilola Obagbayegun

Culture

Third-day Fidau prayer Held for late Olubadan

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A -three-day Fidau prayer has been held for the repose of the soul of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

The prayers which were offered in both Christianity and Islamic ways at the deceased’s residence at Popoyemoja, Ibadan was attended by friends, families, politicians and members of the Ibadan traditional council.

The Cleric in charge of Maranatha Ministry Ibadan, Pastor Samuel Alawode taking his sermon from the book of 2nd King urged everyone to live a life worthy of praise after death as it was inevitable.

Pastor Alawode described the late Olubadan as a cheerful and devout Muslim worthy of emulation.

Similarly, an Islamic cleric, Alhaji Karmil Oloso who led the prayer in Muslim way speaking in a sermon titled” There is life after death be ready to give an account of your stewardship” stressed that preparations should be made regularly by people to leave an impactful history when eventually the inevitable death finally comes. 

Alhaji Kamil Oloso said late Oba Saliu Adetunji loved his Community throughout his lifetime.

Prayers were later offered for Oyo state by Reverend Idowu Ogedengbe while Pastor Soji Adedeji prayed for Ibadan land and Olubadan in Council.

Deputy Chief of Staff, Mojeed Mogbonjubola led the Oyo state government delegation to the 3-day fidau prayer for the late monarch of Ibadan.

Among those who attended the prayer include the former governor of Oyo state who is also the Osi Olubadan of Ibadan land High Chief Adewolu Ladoja and members of Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes as well as Mogais in Ibadan land.

Adebisi Iyabo

Culture

Oba Adetunji would be sorely missed – Governor Abiodun

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has expressed his condolence to his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde and the entire people of Ibadan over the demise of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun described Olubadan’s death as a great loss not only to Ibadanland, but Yorubaland in general.

He said Oba Adetunji was an embodiment of peace whose reign witnessed great development across Ibadan land.

Governor Abiodun further noted that the late monarch used his wealth and wisdom to promote unity while on the throne, adding that the monarch would be sorely missed.

While urging the people of Ibadanland to take solace in the fact that the late monarch’s reign was peaceful and progressive, the governor prayed that Allah would grant Oba Adetunji Aljanah Firdaus.

Bolanle Adesida

Culture

Situation Report On Olubadan Of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji

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The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, this morning joins his ancestor at the age of 93.
He died at the University college hospital, UCH and at 1a.m.
our correspondent who is currently at his place reports that sympathisers, wives and relations of the monarch were lamenting his passage.
In an interview, the personal assistant to the Monarch on media, Mr Adeola Oloko said arrangement were being made to bury the monarch at 4p.m in a muslim way.
Mr Oloko said the monarch died after a brief illness.

Mr Oloko said the late monarch who was a devoted muslim was survived by wives and many children
Former commissioner of police and special Adviser to oyo state governor on security, Mr Fatai Owoseeni said security arrangement had been put in place to ensure compliance with covid 19 protocols
Untill his death the Olubadan of Ibadan was the 41st Olubadan of Ibadanland.


Rotimi Famakin

Culture

Olubadan, Ọba Saliu Adetunji’s Records

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Popular Music Mogul and Paramount Ruler of Ibadan Land, Olubadan Ọba Saliu Adetunji joins his ancestors…

Born in Ibadan , Western Nigeria in 1928, he was the first of 17 children.

Popularly known as Baba Alaje . He set up one of the foremost record labels in Nigeria OMO AJE RECORDS which he founded in 1957, a nod to his ability to sell stuff for profit, Aje being the Yoruba goddess of Enterprise and Wealth.

Baba Alaje evolved from being just a record store owner to becoming a music promoter and distributor of different Yoruba Musicians of that era: Tatalo Alamu, Dauda Epo Akara, Jimoh Ayinla Anikura, etc

At age 48 in 1976, he became de facto head of the family and changed Omo Aje to Babalaje.

Perhaps , his most important musical legacy is that he gave young Wasiu Ayinde a chance to be his own man after tutelage with the great Sikiru Ayinde Barrister.

His breakout album Talazo 84 was released under Babalaje Records and the two worked together on no less than 20 Wasiu albums from Talazo in 1984 to Fuji collections in 1991.

In 2016, Saliu Adetunji became Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji , Aje Oguguniso 1, the 41st Olubadan of Ibadan.

Olusola Agboola

Lifestyle

Family Members Protest DSS’s Arrest Of Igboho’s Supporters

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Some supporters of the Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as “Sunday Igboho” have stormed the streets of Ibadan, demanding for the release of all those arrested by Department of State Security Service, DSS, last week.

The angry protesters comprising family members of the arrested loyalists of Sunday Igboho protested to major streets in Ibadan in demand for the release of the arrested persons.

The protesters were at the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, and those of other prominent persons in the city.

The protesters who in black attires demanded the release of the arrested persons and described the as illegal.

The family members who later moved to the Lagos/Ibadan expressway blocked the road for some minutes.

They also moved to Challenge and Molete areas and finally moved to Sanyo and Soka Area of Ibadan.

Some people were arrested at the residence of Sunday Igboho last week Thursday who were later paraded Abuja by the DSS.

The DSS later confirmed the arrest of thirteen persons during the midnight raid.

Rasheedah Makinde

Security

We are committed to ensuring a secured environment – Makinde

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Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has restated the determination of his administration to nip crimes and criminality in the bud. 

Governor Makinde gave the assurance during a security meeting at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. 

From left, Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor, Chief Bisi Ilaka; deputy governor, Rauf Olaniyan; Governor Seyi Makinde and Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon Debo Ogundoyin during a security meeting with the traditional rulers and security agencies in the State, held at House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

The governor said security was one of the cardinal points of his administration, stressing that security also formed the content of his four year-accelerated roadmap to development.

From right, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi and Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji during a security meeting with traditional rulers and security agencies in the State, held at House of chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan. PHOTO: Oyo State Government.

In his submission through the Otun-Olubadan of Ibadan-Land, Senator Lekan Balogun, the Olubadan of Ibadan-land, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso the first, called for collaborative efforts of traditional rulers, government officials and uniformed men to tackle crime.

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs Ngozi Onadeko, made a case for intelligence gathering and cooperation from members of the public to achieve a secured environment in the state. 

Iyabo Adebisi

News

Ooni, Minister, Others Celebrate Olubadan On 5th Year Coronation Anniversary

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It was a show of love at Ilaji Hotel and Resorts Center where various tribes in Ibadan, traditional rulers across the Southwest of Nigeria as well as notable sons and daughters of Ibadanland gathered to celebrate the fifth year coronation anniversary of Olubadan of Ibadanland.

The event was organized by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi who also graced the occasion.

Other dignitaries at the event aprt from the Ooni of Ife, are Eze Ndigbo in Ibadan, Dr. Alex Anozie, Minister of Youth and Sports Mr. Sunday Dare and members of the Olubadan in Council.

The event featured several display of Yoruba culture, cutting of the anniversary cake, and presentation of gifts.

Many of those who spoke with Radio Nigeria including the Chief Executive Officer, Ilaji Hotel and Resorts Center, Chief Dotun Sanusi described the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji as a man of peace who worked to ensure unity among various tribes in the city.

At the ceremony, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, who could not hide his joy over the coronation anniversary ceremony prayed for the Olubadan and continued peace in the Ibadanland.

Speaking on behalf of Olubadan, the Chief Media officer to the monarch, Mr Adeola Oloko who expressed gratitude to the Ooni of Ife for organising the ceremony, said the event was organized to thank God for the peace that reigns in Ibadanland.

Mr. Oloko therefore advised Nigerians to tolerate each other for the progress and development of the country.

Sunday Ogunyemi

Politics

There’s need to rejig the compensation structure for civil servants – Professor Olaopa

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There is a need to change the structure of civil service and move to performance management in order for the nation to have an efficient private and public civil servant.

This was the submission of a professor of Public Administration, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Tunji Olaopa at a symposium and lying-in-state for the former Secretary and Head of Service in Oyo State, Pa Theophilus Akinyele in Ibadan.

Professor Olaopa while noting that the civil service in the 60s and 70s was the representation of the best that the system could offer Nigeria called for a conducive environment for workers to operate.

The don while also noting the need for government to operate an open policy, stressed that the 21st century public servant must be technology-driven, where civil servant should possess requisite knowledge to work.

Professor Olaopa also stressed the need for government to rejig the entire compensation structure for Nigeria workers for effective service delivery.

Speaking at the ceremony, Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde who said Pa Akinyele lived a fulfilled life described him as the father of Oyo state.

Governor Makinde emphasised that his administration drew from the professional excellence of late Theophillus Akinyele.

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji who spoke through Chief Lekan Alabi said late Akinyele was a pride of Ibadan and accomplished civil servant and administrator.

In a remark, son of the deceased, Justice Akintunde Akinyele said his father was an epitome of humility.

Chief Theophilus Akinyele was the Federal Director of Budget and Special Adviser on Budget Affairs during late President Sheu Shagari’s administration.

He died at the age of 88.

Iyabo Adebisi

Economy

Group Stages Live Performance to Correct Misconceptions About ‘Agbekoya’

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The need for tax payers and tax administrator to live up to their responsibilities informed the basis of a book presentation and its live performance in Ibadan.

The drama which was performed by over thirty rural men and women was organized by tigolf travels and tours.

Speaking on the rationale behind the drama, the writer, Mr. Yinka Folayan and the producers of the drama, Mr. Tolu Fagbure said the drama was designed to correct misconceptions by people about the Agbekoya.

They stressed the need for tax payers and tax fund administrators to play their roles accordingly without bias

Speaking on behalf of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, the Director of Media and Publicity to the Monarch, Mr. Adeola Oloko, said government must implement more people oriented policies and eschew corruption so as to realise the desired development.

Highpoint of the event was the launch of the book by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

Rotimi Famakin

Politics

Oba Adetunji is an embodiment of greatness and honour – Makinde

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has felicitated with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji, as he clocks 92 years on earth.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary, CPS to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, states that the foremost monarch “personifies greatness and honour.”

Governor Makinde said the tenure of the monarch, who he described as a royal pillar and custodian of Ibadan’s great values, rich history and tradition has witnessed huge successes, unprecedented growth and development in his domain.

Governor Makinde prayed to God to uphold and imbue Olubadan with good health and agility to continue to lead the people.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

Alaafin Heads Makinde’s State Community Policing Advisory Committee

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated the State Community Policing Advisory Committee (SCPAC) as the highest advisory committee in ensuring a safe and secured state.

The advisory committee comprising 22 members and chaired by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi was inaugurated at the Agodi Government House, Ibadan. 

Speaking at the event, Governor Makinde stressed the need for traditional rulers to also play strategic roles in ensuring community policing permeate the grassroots.

The governor while expressing confidence in the composition of the advisory council expressed other plans for the establishment of a mobile police squadron in Oyo town.

Earlier, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Leye Oyebade who called support for community policing said it relied on the principle of public partnership, inter/multi collaboration and intelligence gathering. 

In a remark, the chairman of the State Community Policing Advisory Committee, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi said the concept of involving everyone remains a better approach pledging that the committee would deliver on its mandate.

Iyabo Adebisi

News

Bishop Adelakun Visits Olubadan, Holds Prayer for Oyo State

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Prayer has been identified as a necessary spiritual exercise to sustain peace and stem the tide of unusual occurrences in Oyo State.

 The founder, Victory International Church, Rehoboth Cathedral, Bishop Taiwo Adelakun stated this during prayers for indigenes of Ibadan at the Popoyemoja palace of Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji.

 Bishop Adelakun lamented that about seven prominent indigenes of Ibadan had passed on from January till date.

The cleric noted that the prayer was organized to restore joy and peace to Oyo State.

 Reacting, the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji appreciated the effort of the founder of Victory International Church, Rehoboth Cathedral, Bishop Taiwo Adelakun in offering prayers for the sons and daughters of the state.

 Premier F.M correspondent observed that participants complied with Covid-19 rules on physical distancing and wearing of face masks.

Modupe Toba

Culture

Olubadan Installs New Mogajis, Baales

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Over eleven people have been installed as Mogajis and Baales of Ibadan land by the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunji at the Popo Yemoja Palace, Ibadan. 

The installation ceremony brought together different Ibadan indigenes including friends and families of the installed clan leaders.

Speaking on behalf of the Mogajis, Professor Aderemi Raji of the Department of English, University of Ibadan said the title would help him to serve his subjects the more. 

Also a Baale, Mr. Ayoade Fagoroye expressed gladness for being honored. 

Mr. Fagoroye pledged to be law-abiding and promote the Yoruba culture. 

The Mogajis are clan heads who are in line to ascend the Olubadan of Ibadan stool.

Adedayo Adelowo